The Daily Numbers: 2 shootings recorded overnight in Chester.
1 of them is believed to be fatal.
1 person struck and killed by a train in Haverford Thursday afternoon.
17, age of teen nabbed in series of car break-ins in Haverford. 2 others are still being sought
2 execs at a Philly non-profit, including a woman from Glenolden, indicated for stealing money meant for homeless.
200,000 dollars in personal expenses racked up on the firm’s credit cards.
2 men facing charges involving what was the theft of $3.6 million in funds from PennDOT.
5 more members of the Ironworkers union facing charges in connection with incidents at work locations, including several construction projects in Delco.
150,000 dollars racked up by a 2nd exec.
2 months, how long the southbound lanes of I-495 in Delaware were shut down because of emergency bridge work. They reopened 5 p.m. Thursday.
90,000 vehicles that cross the span every day.
700 now dead from the latest ebola outbreak in Africa.
317 point nosedive for the stock market yesterday. Don’t look at that 401K.
302,000 people seeking jobless benefits last week.
4.12 percent, average rate for a 30-year mortgage.
60,000 people who showed up on the Atlantic City beach for a free concert by country star Blake Shelton.
0 deals pulled off by Phillies G.M. Ruben Amaro Jr. at the trade deadline.
2 innings, how long Cliff Lee lasted last night before his elbow gave out in the 3rd.
10-4 win for the Phils over the Nats.
Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
Not sure what Ruben Amaro Jr. was expecting to receive in terms of trade offers. He expressed disappointment in the lack of interest and ‘serious’ offers for his star players. Has been watching these guys? And does he remember the big-money deals he signed them to? Hard to believe, Harry?
I Don’t Get It: Two more shootings last night in the city of Chester. I don’t get it.
Today’s Upper: Kudos to those who gathered last night for a business mixer held by the Chester city Office of Community Liaison.
Quote Box: “It’s an increase in waste even though they say it’s not.”
- Mike Ewall, an environmental activist who is opposing a move by Covanta to bring New York City trash to their facility in Chester.
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